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This Executive Order approved the specified parts on on September 16, 2002.
As of Saturday, November 30th, 2024 this Executive Order has not been overturned or superceeded.

Approved Parts

Part NumberModelsModification
SA 70031998 model-year 3.0 and 3.8 liter gasoline Ford Windstar minivansThe replacement is allowed on minivans originally equipped with a 20-gallon plastic fuel tank. The exemption only applies to the replacement fuel tank system installed using SAE J30R9 or lower permeation fuel and vapor lines.

This Executive Order may be listed as:
  • C.A.R.B.E.O. D-417-5
  • Executive Order 417-5 / D417-5
  • ARB # D-417-5
  • Executive Order No: D-417-5
  • C.A.R.B. No. D-417-5
  • Resolution D-417-5
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Download: Executive Order D-417-5 PDF

D-417-5 Document:

CARB_D-417-5

State of California AIR RESOURCES BOARD EXECUTIVE ORDER D—417—5 Relating to Exemptions under Section 27156 of the Vehicle Code Vantage Mobility International Replacement Fuel Tank System Pursuant to the authority vested in the Air Resources Board (ARB) by Section 27156 of the Vehicle Code; and Pursuant to the authority vested in the undersigned by Sections 39515 and 39516 of the Health and Safety Code and Executive Order G—02—003; IT IS ORDERED AND RESOLVED: That the installation of the replacement fuel tank system, manufactured by Vantage Mobility International of 5202 South 28" Place, Phoenix, Arizona 85040, has been found not to reduce the effectiveness of the applicable vehicle poliution control system, and therefore, the replacement fuel tank system is exempt from the prohibitions of Section 27156 of the Vehicle Code for installation on the following vehicles: Replacement Tank P/N Véhicle Application SA 7003 1998 MY Ford 3.0 and 3.8 L gasoline Windstar minivans, originally equipped with a 20—gallon plastic fuel tank SA 7090 1999—2003 MY Ford 3.8 L gasoline Windstar minivans, originally equ1pped with a 26—gallon plastic fuel tank LA 7001 1999—2003 MY Ford 4.6 and 5.4 L. gasoline Econoline full—size vans, originally equipped with a 35—gallon steel fuel tank This exemption only applies to systems installed using SAE J3OR9 or lower permeation fuel and vapor lines, with the exception of SAE J3OR7 permeation lines installed at the emission canister vent on 1999—2003 MY Econoline systems (P/N LA 7001). This exemption is based on the evaporative emission, refueling emission, and On—Board Diagnostic II system testing conducted by Vantage Mobility International. Based on test results, it was concluded that the replacement fuel tank system would not adversely affect the vehicles‘ evaporative or refueling emissions or reduce the effectiveness of their OBD II system. Exemption of the replacement fuel tank system shall not be construed as an exemption to sell, offer for sale, or advertise any component of the tank system as individual devices. — This Executive Order shall not apply to any device advertised, offered for sale, sold with, or installed on a motor vehicle prior to or concurrent with transfer to an ultimate purchaser.

—2. This Executive Order is valid provided that installation instructions for the replacement fuel tank system do not recommend tuning the vehicle to specifications different from those of the vehicle manufacturer. Changes made to the design or operating conditions of the replacement fuel tank system, as exempt by the ARB, which adversely affect the performance of the vehicle‘s pollution control system shall invalidate this Executive Order. Marketing of the replacement fuel tank system using an identification other than that shown in this Executive Order or for an application other than those listed in this Executive Order shall be prohibited unless prior approval is obtained from the ARB. In addition to the foregoing, the ARB reserves the right in the future to review this Executive Order and the exemption provided herein to assure that the exempted add—on or modified part continues to meet the standards and procedures of Title 13, California Code of Regulations, Section 2222 et seq. This—Executive Order does not constitute any opinion as to the effect the use of the replacement fuel tank system may have on any warranty either expressed or implied by the vehicle manufacturer. No claim of any kind, such as "Approved by the Air Resources Board," may be made with respect to the action taken herein in any advertising or other oral or written communication. THIS EXECUTIVE ORDER DOES NOT CONSTITUTE A CERTIFICATION, ACCREDITATION, APPROVAL, OR ANY OTHERTYPE OF ENDORSEMENT BY THE AIRRESOURCES BOARD OF CLAIMS OF THE APPLICANTCONCERNING ANTI—POLLUTION BENEFITS ORANY ALLEGED BENEFITS OF VANTAGE MOBILITY INTERNATIONAL‘S REPLACEMENT FUEL TANK SYSTEM. Violation of any of the above conditions shall be grounds for revocation of this Executive Order. The Executive Order may be revoked only after a ten—day written notice of intention to revoke the Executive Order, in which period the holder of the Executive Order may request in writing a hearing to contest the proposed revocation. If a hearing is requested, it shall be held within ten days of receipt of the request and the Executive Order may not be revoked until a determination is made after a hearing that grounds for revocation exist. Executed at El Monte, Californ'ia, this _/6 n day of September 2002. AlleyLyons, Chief Mobile Source Operations Division VANTAGE MOBILITY 1NTERNATIONAL REPLACEMENT FUEL TANK SYSTEM — D—417—5


Document Created: 2005-09-01 12:44:47
Document Modified: 2005-09-01 12:44:47

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